READING ALLOYS
Quick Summary
- •Released 242 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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220 OLD WEST PENN AVE
ROBESONIA, PA 19551
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- BERKS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331314
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 28, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110007754554
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 421 | — |
| 2016 | 745 | +77% |
| 2017 | 242 | -68% |
| 2018 | 193 | -20% |
| 2019 | 212 | +10% |
| 2020 | 239 | +13% |
| 2021 | 244 | +2% |
| 2022 | 305 | +25% |
| 2023 | 510 | +67% |
| 2024 | 532 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 139 | 139 | — | — | 6,521,467 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 68 | 68 | — | — | 11,198 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 58 | 58 | — | — | 32,937 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 132 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 158 | 158 | — | — | 7,410,665 | |
| Manganese compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | 3,920 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 65 | 65 | — | — | 12,725 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 56 | 56 | — | — | 37,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 12 | 12 | — | — | 150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 126 | 126 | — | — | 4,085,122 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 51 | 51 | — | — | 7,015 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 44 | 44 | — | — | 20,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 11 | 11 | — | — | 83 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 101 | 101 | — | — | 3,300,750 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40 | 40 | — | — | 5,740 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 35 | 35 | — | — | 17,450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 101 | 101 | — | — | 3,300,750 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 48 | 48 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 40 | 40 | — | — | 5,740 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 30 | 30 | — | — | 17,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 101 | 101 | — | — | 4,339,070 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 69 | 69 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 40 | 40 | — | — | 24,607 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 69 | 69 | — | — | 3,983,338 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 38 | 38 | — | — | 22,590 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 18 | 18 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 7,530 | |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 88 | 88 | — | — | 3,902,401 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 42 | 42 | — | — | 22,131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38 | 38 | — | — | 7,377 | |
| Nickel | 10 | 10 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 517 | 517 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 89 | 89 | — | — | 3,160,945 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 49 | 49 | — | — | 5,976 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 35 | 35 | — | — | 17,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 129 | 129 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 111 | 111 | — | — | 7,902 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 92 | 92 | — | — | 4,180,222 | |
| Vanadium compounds | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 23 | 23 | — | — | 23,706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 337,152 | — | — |
| Molybdenum trioxide | — | 204,968 | — | — |
| Vanadium compounds | — | 362,171 | — | — |
| Copper | — | 45,271 | — | — |
| Nickel | — | 132 | — | — |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 6,521,467 | — | 130,429 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CORE METALS
AURORA, IN
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Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 6,521,467 | — | — |
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CORE METALS
AURORA, IN
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 11,198 | — | — |
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CORE METALS
AURORA, IN
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Molybdenum trioxide | — | 32,937 | — | — |
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CORE METALS
AURORA, IN
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Nickel | — | 132 | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Feb 24, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 29, 2007 | Dec 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 29, 2007 | Dec 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 27, 2004 | Aug 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 7, 1994 | Oct 11, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 8, 1990 | Sep 1, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 1988 | Aug 8, 1990 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.